Resources

National Records of Scotland (NRS)
The website of National Records of Scotland (formerly the General Register Office for Scotland) is the most comprehensive source of demographic information in Scotland. The site provides population estimates for a range of geographies (including Small Area Population Estimates – SAPE), population projections, household estimates and projections, births, deaths and other vital statistics.

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
The Office for National Statistics is the key source for a wide range of national statistics for the UK, including demographic data. Click on the following link for UK population estimates.

Scotland's Census
This website provides information about the census conducted in 2022. Results from the 2011 Census can also be found here.

Scottish Government Statistics
This Scottish Government website provides a range of small area statistics including information on health, education, poverty, unemployment, housing, population, crime and social / community issues at the data zone level.